The Bentley Continental GT is a tasty slice, a tasty slice that we actually prefer in the V8 trim instead of the W12, even if it makes 67 less horsepower. But now Bentley is trying to bridge the gap with this, the new Continental GT V8 S.

(Crewe, 3 September 2013) The appeal of the world’s most stylish, luxury grand tourer is enhanced…
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So what does this mean for performance? In over-the-top Bentley terms, the S is "more dramatic" and a "sensory overload." In Germanic numbers, the S Coupe gets to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, while the cabriolet takes 4.5 seconds. The suspension is slightly lowered and springs are lightly stiffened.

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But don't expect that the Conti GT has now become a Porsche 911. Bentley is emphasizing that the GT S is still a grand tourer of epic proportions, so don't start taking your Bentley to track days. Well, actually, take your Bentley to track days, that'd be awesome.